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Best of Clive Palmer

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Australian tycoon Clive Palmer talks about his plan for building a perfect replica of the Titanic at a news conference February 26, 2013 in New York. More than a century after the original, supposedly unsinkable ocean liner hit an iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic, Palmer says he thinks the time has come to complete the unfinished journey to New York.'The Titanic was the ship of dreams. Titanic II is the ship where dreams will come true,' Palmer said in New York at the project's official launch. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT

Australian tycoon Clive Palmer talks about his plan for building a perfect replica of the Titanic at a news conference February 26, 2013 in New York. More than a century after the original, supposedly unsinkable ocean liner hit an iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic, Palmer says he thinks the time has come to complete the unfinished journey to New York.'The Titanic was the ship of dreams. Titanic II is the ship where dreams will come true,' Palmer said in New York at the project's official launch. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT

House Of Representatives Question Time

Stefan Postles

Leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer during Question Time at Parliament House on July 15, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. A vote on the Government's Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation has been delayed as debate in the Senate continues.

Leader of the Palmer United Party Clive Palmer during Question Time at Parliament House on July 15, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. A vote on the Government's Carbon Tax Repeal Legislation has been delayed as debate in the Senate continues.

Palmer United Party Lends Conditional Support To Carbon Tax Repeal

Cole Bennetts

Senator Clive Palmer leaves Parliament House on June 26, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. In a move that has shocked political commentators Clive Palmer teamed up with former US Vice President, Al Gore, to deliver his announcement that the Palmer United Party would back the abolition of the Carbon Tax while demanding a Carbon Emission Trading scheme. In additon to this the PUP requires all savings from the Carbon Tax repeal be passed onto consumer households and that the carbon emissions target remain in place.

Senator Clive Palmer leaves Parliament House on June 26, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. In a move that has shocked political commentators Clive Palmer teamed up with former US Vice President, Al Gore, to deliver his announcement that the Palmer United Party would back the abolition of the Carbon Tax while demanding a Carbon Emission Trading scheme. In additon to this the PUP requires all savings from the Carbon Tax repeal be passed onto consumer households and that the carbon emissions target remain in place.

New Senate Sworn In At Parliament And Carbon Tax Key Item On Agenda

Stefan Postles

Palmer United leader Clive Palmer (C) watches on during the official swearing in of the new Senate on July 7, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Twelve Senators will be sworn in today, with the repeal of the carbon tax expected to be first on the agenda.

Palmer United leader Clive Palmer (C) watches on during the official swearing in of the new Senate on July 7, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Twelve Senators will be sworn in today, with the repeal of the carbon tax expected to be first on the agenda.

Clive Palmer & Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Press Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Al Gore And Clive Palmer Hold Press Conference On Climate

Newspix

Former United States Vice President Al Gore and Palmer United Party (PUP) Leader Clive Palmer hold a press conference in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Palmer announced the PUP will support the repeal of the carbon tax but vote against the government's alternative $2.8 billion Direct Action spending program, instead proposing a long-term emissions trading scheme.

Former United States Vice President Al Gore and Palmer United Party (PUP) Leader Clive Palmer hold a press conference in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Palmer announced the PUP will support the repeal of the carbon tax but vote against the government's alternative $2.8 billion Direct Action spending program, instead proposing a long-term emissions trading scheme.

Al Gore And Clive Palmer Hold Press Conference On Climate

Newspix

Former United States Vice President Al Gore and Palmer United Party (PUP) Leader Clive Palmer hold a press conference in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Palmer announced the PUP will support the repeal of the carbon tax but vote against the government's alternative $2.8 billion Direct Action spending program, instead proposing a long-term emissions trading scheme.

Former United States Vice President Al Gore and Palmer United Party (PUP) Leader Clive Palmer hold a press conference in the Great Hall at Parliament House in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. Palmer announced the PUP will support the repeal of the carbon tax but vote against the government's alternative $2.8 billion Direct Action spending program, instead proposing a long-term emissions trading scheme.

Clive Palmer & Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Press Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Clive Palmer & Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore Press Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore (L) joins leader of the Palmer United Party, Clive Palmer, in a press conference at Parliament House on June 25, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Palmer announced his party will support the repeal of the carbon tax and the introduction of a new emissions trading scheme.

Post-Budget Question Time In Canberra

Stefan Postles

Member for Fairfax Clive Palmer during House of Representatives question time at Parliament House on May 14, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey last night delivered the federal budget announcing plans to reduce welfare, health and education program spending and increases taxes to bring the deficit down from $AUD 48.9 billion this year to $AUD 2.8 billion by 2017-2018.

Member for Fairfax Clive Palmer during House of Representatives question time at Parliament House on May 14, 2014 in Canberra, Australia. Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey last night delivered the federal budget announcing plans to reduce welfare, health and education program spending and increases taxes to bring the deficit down from $AUD 48.9 billion this year to $AUD 2.8 billion by 2017-2018.

Mineralogy Pty Chairman Clive Palmer Addresses The National Press Club

Bloomberg

Clive Palmer, federal leader of the Palmer United Party (PUP) and chairman of Mineralogy Pty, makes a thumbs up sign during an event at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Palmers Mineralogy has accused Citic Pacific and its units of default for failing to pay A$287,000 ($257,000) in royalties and also attempted to stop the Sino Iron mine. Photographer: Mark Graham/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Clive Palmer, federal leader of the Palmer United Party (PUP) and chairman of Mineralogy Pty, makes a thumbs up sign during an event at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Palmers Mineralogy has accused Citic Pacific and its units of default for failing to pay A$287,000 ($257,000) in royalties and also attempted to stop the Sino Iron mine. Photographer: Mark Graham/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Australian tycoon Clive Palmer talks about his plan for building a... News PhotoAustralian Culture,Clive Palmer,Finance,Horizontal,Model - Object,Perfection,Press Conference,Talking,USAPhotographer DON EMMERTCollection: AFP 2013 AFPAustralian tycoon Clive Palmer talks about his plan for building a perfect replica of the Titanic at a news conference February 26, 2013 in New York. More than a century after the original, supposedly unsinkable ocean liner hit an iceberg and went down in the North Atlantic, Palmer says he thinks the time has come to complete the unfinished journey to New York.'The Titanic was the ship of dreams. Titanic II is the ship where dreams will come true,' Palmer said in New York at the project's official launch. AFP PHOTO/DON EMMERT (Photo credit should read DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images)